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My great coat never dried the whole time I was there.
Mr. Savage describes being in the trenches for the first time, and some aspects of what life in the trenches was like.
You seldom saw a shattered cemetery.
Mr. Savage describes some divine inspiration in locating a safe place to sleep.
It means a day of grief, I lost a lot of friends.
Mr. Sandland reflects on English resilience, voluntary vs. conscripted military service, and on the loss of friends during conflict.
Anti-aircraft Fire
Mr. Power talks about a dangerous bombing mission in Bangkok.
Pilot Training
Mr. Power talks about learning to fly multi-engine aircrafts and being selected to go to Boundary Bay, where he joined a crew that he would fly with throughout the war.
The Drunken Tail Gunner
Mr. Thomarat talks about a gunner on his crew that caused problems for the rest of the men.
Halifax Riots
Mr. Ramsay talks about the Halifax riots that took place after VE Day.
Search Party
Mr. Ramsay talks about a couple of instances where he was involved in search parties looking for downed air craft.
Patriotism is necessary.
Mr. Peterson reflects on camaraderie in the line of fire, his pride in service and the need for patriotic vigilance.
Gas exposure and injury to the eye
Mr. Peterson describes in general the German use of explosive shells to deliver gas attacks, and more specifically being blinded in his right eye by exposure to gas.
War is thankless
Mr. Peterson discusses the increasing independence of the Canadian Corps at Vimy, followed by his reflections on the likelihood of survival on the Front.
Enjoying every minute of his service
Mr. Peterson describes the light-hearted attitude of Canadian soldiers new to France, and how they got a sense of reality after being moved to the front.
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